Bill > HB460

This bill modifies existing Missouri state law regarding county health officer appointments by clarifying the process for selecting and appointing county health officers. Under the revised legislation, county commissions retain the ability to appoint a licensed physician as a county health officer for a one-year term, and they are not mandated to make such an appointment. The key change is the explicit provision for appointing an interim county health officer if the incumbent is not reappointed or a vacancy occurs. The bill specifies that the county commission will determine the compensation for the health officer, which will be paid from the county treasury. Additionally, the legislation adjusts language around the annual appointment process, particularly for public health center directors serving as county health officers, ensuring a more flexible approach to filling potential gaps in leadership. These modifications aim to provide county commissions with more administrative flexibility in managing public health leadership transitions while maintaining the core requirements for qualified medical professionals in these roles.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB460&year=2025&code=R